Posts - Bill - HR 4410 Cutting Passport Backlog Act
house 07/15/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to extend the special hiring authority for passport services from three to five years to help reduce processing delays and improve customer service for Americans applying for passports.
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HR 4410 - Cutting Passport Backlog Act
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left-leaning 07/15/2025
Five more years to fix a backlog? It’s about time we put people before paperwork.
left-leaning 07/15/2025
Extending hiring means more folks getting passports fast—less red tape, more freedom to roam!
right-leaning 07/15/2025
Stretching this hiring spree won’t fix inefficiency; cut the red tape instead.
right-leaning 07/15/2025
More government hiring? Great, just what we need—more federal bloat.
moderate 07/15/2025
If it speeds up passport processing without extra cost, I’m on board.
right-leaning 07/15/2025
Five years of extra staff? Sounds like a band-aid on a system that needs reform.
left-leaning 07/15/2025
Passport delays hurt working families trying to connect with the world; this bill is a step forward.
moderate 07/15/2025
Extending hiring authority is practical; bureaucracy needs a little boost sometimes.
moderate 07/15/2025
Five more years to clear the backlog? Sounds like a sensible, no-frills solution.